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OPEN KITCHENS

3348 S PULASKI RD, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant (Catering)

Inspection summary

OPEN KITCHENS has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2022. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2026, found no infractions.

4 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2026. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 27, 2026. For example: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on February 3, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 15 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 13, 2023. For example: ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2640181 ON 7-27-26:60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630686 ON 2-3-26 38-OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  3. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN HOME PRODUCTION AREA (134.6F-147.7F) AND REAR WASHROOM (127.6F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT ADEQUATELEY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS FINAL RINSE 154.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN HOME PRODUCTION AREA, AND LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECYCLING DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING AND DUMPSTER LID NOT TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED LIQUID FOOD WASTE SPILLS ON GROUND UNDER OUTSIDE TRASH COMPACTOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPAIR FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630686 ON 2-3-26 38-OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.54-OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
  4. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED FRONT AND OVERHEAD DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/2" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND OVER 1" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF OVERHEAD DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAKING HOT WATER FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED HAND DRYER NOT OPERABLE AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK NEAR DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SINK IN COOKING ROOM SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TOILET FIXTURE WITH BUILDUP OF GRIME IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF SUBSTANCE ON WALL BEHIND TOILET IN DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ALSO MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED VENT IN DOCK BATHROOM WITH BUILDUP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED EQUIPMENT/ KITCHENWARE NOT PROPERLY AIR DRIED BEFORE STORAGE ON SHELVING RACKS IN DISHMACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSARY WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL RESIDUES ON SURFACES WHERE SEASONINGS ARE STORED. NOTED WALLS IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE AND DIRT BUILT ON WALLS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN BETWEEN PALLETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SOILED DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF DISHWASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT THE FOLLOWING TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80.F-89.9F; TWO HANDSINKS IN FRONT OF COMMISSARY AREA AND COMMISARY HANDSINKS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COMMISSARY BY THE DISH AREA INACCESSIBLE DUE TO IT LEAKING ON FOOD PREP AREA WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)MANAGEMENT FIXED THE LEAK WHILE I WAS WORKING ON MY REPORT. CITATION ISSUED
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  9. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER AT COMMISSARY PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINKS TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 128.2F TO 135F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F-120F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 C CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN HOT PREP AND COMISSARY AREA BY DISHWASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMEPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
  10. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  11. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HANDSINKS AT THE FOLLOWING TO BE MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 86.F-89.9F; MEN'S OFFICE RESTROOM HANDSINK, HANDSINKS IN COLD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDSINKS AT 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING DISHES WITH NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION IN SANITIZING COMPARTMENT, (READING OF 0). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT CHEMICAL SANITIZER MUST BE USED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES DURING MANUAL WAREWASHING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK AT BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN JANITORIAL/DRY STORAGE CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  12. License

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR ON ONE SIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVING ALONG THE WALL TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR.
  13. License

    0 infractions

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